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Tamron · APS-C · Zoom · Third-party
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
FOCAL 17-70mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 525gFILTER 67mm
Everyday & travelVlogging & videoStabilisedWeather sealed
New ≈£699
Used at MPB*£429–524
Overview
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a aps-c 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens made in 4 mounts. It weighs about 525g and takes 67mm filters, with built-in stabilisation, and it's weather sealed.
It's a strong choice for everyday & travel, vlogging & video. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).
In our database it fits 38 camera bodies natively, 38 more in crop mode. Approximate new price is £699; used at MPB it sells for £429–524 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).
Specifications
| Brand | Tamron |
| Mounts | Sony E / FE (Third-party), Fujifilm X (Third-party), Canon RF / RF-S (Third-party, licensed), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed) |
| Coverage | APS-C |
| Focal length | 17-70mm |
| Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5) | 26-105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Optical |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Weight | ≈525 g |
| Filter thread | 67 mm |
| Approx. new price | £699 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £434–524 |
| Used at MPB (Fujifilm X) | £429–504 |
| Used at MPB (Canon RF / RF-S) | None listed |
| Used at MPB (Nikon Z) | None listed |
Compatible camera bodies
38 native · 38 crop mode
Fujifilm X-H22022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,099Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464Fujifilm X-T52022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,059Fujifilm X-S202023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £999Fujifilm X-T502024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,029Fujifilm X-M52024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £714Fujifilm X-E52025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £934Fujifilm X-T30 III2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £739Fujifilm X-H2S2022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,289Fujifilm X-T42020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £639Fujifilm X-T32018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-S102020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-T30 II2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £664Fujifilm X-H12018 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £519Canon EOS R102022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £699Canon EOS R72022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £664Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈—Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Canon EOS R502023 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £244Canon EOS R1002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £394Canon EOS R50 V2025 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £459Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474Fujifilm X-T302019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £229Fujifilm X-T202017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £409Fujifilm X-T22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £329Fujifilm X-E42021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £644Fujifilm X-E32017 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £434Fujifilm X-Pro32019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £954Fujifilm X-Pro22016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £499Fujifilm X-T2002020 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £4,519Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,999Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,859Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,789Canon EOS R5 Mark II2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £3,199Canon EOS R32021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,099Canon EOS R52020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,239Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,229Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,449Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,059Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,409Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,039Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £339Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £674Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £999Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £894Canon EOS R82023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £789Canon EOS R6 Mark II2022 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,369Canon EOS R6 Mark III2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,779Canon EOS R62020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £809Canon EOS R2018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £504Canon EOS RP2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £334Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,009Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,489Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,179Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £609Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £469Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £699Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £509Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,439Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,189Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £654Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,559Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £1,339Sony FX32021 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,479Canon EOS R12024 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · new ≈£6,399Canon EOS R5 C2022 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £2,049Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNative · cropNative, in APS-C mode · used from £924
Alternatives to compare
Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G10-20mm · f/4 · 178g · E≈£649 newFujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS18-55mm · f/2.8-4 · 310g · X≈£649 new · used from £109Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary16-300mm · f/3.5-6.7 · 535g · E, X, RF, L≈£649 new · used from £469Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art18-35mm · f/1.8 · 810g · EF, F, K≈£649 new · used from £294
Where to buy
*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.
MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which cameras is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD compatible with?
It's available for Sony E / FE, Fujifilm X, Canon RF / RF-S, Nikon Z. Native bodies here include Fujifilm X-H2, Sony Alpha A6700, Sony Alpha A6400, Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T50.
Is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD weather sealed?
Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.
Does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD have image stabilisation?
Yes, it has optical stabilisation, which helps on bodies without IBIS.
What is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD best for?
Everyday & travel, Vlogging & video. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).